Mayoral Decisions

Under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Mayor has special powers and duties including the power to:

• Bring matters to Council that advance certain Provincial priorities and veto any by-laws passed by Council that may interfere with the advancement of those priorities
• Appoint the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)*
• Hire and dismiss certain City staff and determine the organizational structure of the City of Woodstock*
• Create committees of Council, assign their functions and appoint the Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees of Council*
• Propose the City's budget subject to Council amendments, a Mayoral veto and a Council override process

*The Mayor may choose to delegate these specific powers and duties

The Mayor is required to exercise those powers and duties in writing and make them available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any decisions or directions made under the Act will be posted below.

Decisions

The following is a list of decisions issued under the Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Directions to Staff

The Mayor also has the ability to direct staff to undertake research and provide advice on policies and programs of the City or implement decisions made by the head of Council under the Act. Those decisions must also be in writing and available to the public.